Doordarshan refuses to telecast Onir’s 'I Am’

Last Updated: Friday, July 6, 2012, 10:34

Filmmaker Onir was on top of the world after his critically acclaimed film ‘I Am’ won best Hindi film honour at the 59th National Awards, but little did he know that his joys would be short lived. The director got a shock when Doordarshan refused to air Onir`s National Award winning film ‘I Am’ because it does not have `U` certification.

`Shab` my first love story: Onir

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 5, 2012, 14:54

After bringing up sensitive issues like HIV/AIDS and homosexuality through his films ‘My Brother Nikhil’ and ‘I Am’, filmmaker Onir is now working on a new project ‘Shab’.

Onir`s next film `Coach Kameena` on sports

Last Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012, 17:40

Filmmaker Onir, who is basking in the glory of national-award winner `I Am`, will now be producing a film revolving around a 17-year-old athlete and his sports coach who helps the boy realise his potential.

Onir`s airline woes!

Last Updated: Sunday, April 1, 2012, 18:58

Filmmaker Onir was upset after his flight to Shimla was cancelled without prior intimation.

Onir, Cyrus Dastur in Guwahati Intl Short Film fest jury

Last Updated: Friday, March 30, 2012, 17:27

The jury for the 2nd Guwahati International Short Film Festival (GISFF) has been announced.

Onir, Sanjay Suri invited to Cannes

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 20, 2012, 19:33

Filmmaker Onir, who recently bagged a National award for his film "I am", has been invited by Cannes International Film Festival to be part of their producer`s network.

Filmmakers don`t trust new writers: Onir

Last Updated: Monday, March 12, 2012, 15:29

Filmmaker Onir, who has made some powerful films like `My Brother Nikhil` and `I Am`, says there is no dearth of talented writers but filmmakers like to play it safe and choose to go with tried-and-tested stories.

`I Am` was most difficult to make: Onir

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 15:12

Onir faced such tough times convincing Bollywood studios to finance his ‘I Am’ that he resorted to crowd-funding to make it.

Onir all praises for Aamir

Last Updated: Monday, December 12, 2011, 09:17

Onir has praised Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao for including both Khan and Rao in the surname of their newborn son Azad, calling it an important gesture.

Bhupen Da an incredible voice: Onir

Last Updated: Sunday, November 6, 2011, 16:56

Director Onir, who started his film career with Bhupen Hazarika, says he will always remember the late singer-composer for his incredible voice.

To get actors, composers, Onir eyes social media

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 18, 2011, 11:28

Onir, known to bring taboo subjects like homosexuality into the mainstream, says his next film "Shab" will tell the love story of a gigolo and a prostitute. Also, he is planning to take the use of social networking sites in filmmaking to the next level.